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What Is It?
A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that stores urine. Bladder infections are one of the most common bacterial infections to affect humans, with up to one-third of all females having at least one infection at some point in their lives.
Bladder infections are classified as either simple or complicated. Simple bladder infections affect only healthy women with normal urinary systems. Bladder...
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Cystitis (UTI, Bladder Infection)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Symptoms The symptoms of a bladder... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Treatment Antibiotics taken by... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Prevention Lifestyle changes may... Read more »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe. See also: Interstitial... Read more »
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